Macauley Vineyard, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2021

 This Chardonnay is made from fruit grown on the historic Bacigalupi Vineyard in Russian River Valley.  The vineyard was first planted to Chardonnay in 1964, quite an early start for quality wine grapes in California.  This wine offers well-integrated and subtle toasty oak alongside a spectrum of golden and orange fruit notes.  Upon tasting the wine, the flavors expand to mandarin and pineapple combined with a luscious, rich texture that finishes clean and dry.  The offers balanced acidity and full-bodied texture that can stand up to the richest of dishes.